Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[Eeyore daily]

With suspended resort parking fee

That's the one take away they could make permanent and I'd 100% okay with it

 

[Tjddis]

I’ve been taking time off to catch up with the rest of the world to maybe brighten things up and get some good vibes going. Oops...so much for that. All of a sudden my irritation with WDW feels like a trip to the toy store...remembering back to when I was allowed to go to a toy store. Or any store

ok so...besides passing 1000 no new news right? Tried to scroll back but did not find much. No resort updates, right?

 

[vinotinto]

I am super confused- I have a June 21-25 trip planned, paid in full with free dining (recover offer from late March). This is in the email I got:

“We will be modifying your package to remove the dining plan. As an accommodation, the price of the package will be adjusted to reflect a 35% savings on the room portion. This modified package and price will be provided in a new confirmation.”

I am assuming this means on a future package, since my package doesn’t exist anymore. But when do I get to book this package? Anytime between July and end of year?

Curious as to what others who had trips during this timeframe are planning...

I would assume that those that had reservations booked prior to the July 11th opening (@cakebaker and others) will eventually get some type of offer to return at a later date (2021?). I *have* to believe that Disney will make it right for all the guests.

But, I think right now they are focused on trying to get this new reservations systems stood up. They have so much to do, I don't know how they are going to get all of this done by mid-July. At a minimum, they have to:
1. Develop this new reservation system
2. Extend or refund APs
3. Consolidate reservations into the resorts that will be open
4. Activate the reservation page for the AP previews
5. Get the parks and CMs ready for the "new normal."

It's a LOT to do. I don't envy this huge task. At least, it will get the furloughed CMs back to work.

 

[WonderlandisReality]

I don’t see that happening.

I think that with our handicapped tag that we aren’t charged (kids use a wheelchair). Of course that’s info from when I made the original reservation back in December of 2018, so I have no idea if that’s still the case.

 

[SaintsManiac]

I think that with our handicapped tag that we aren’t charged (kids use a wheelchair). Of course that’s info from when I made the original reservation back in December of 2018, so I have no idea if that’s still the case.

You should not be charged if you have a tag, but always check your room charges in MDE to make sure it didn't happen accidentally. They are all over the place with parking fees.

 

[pasta]

None of my ADRs are cancelled. I arrive at BWV on July 11th. I’m wondering if they are going to stay, because I am in the 60 day window. Any thoughts?

Edit - I have tickets and resort reservation

 

[mhautz]

With suspended resort parking fee

I was thinking they should do that, but I don't pcture them doing that even if they would prefer people to drive since I doubt that free parking would be the thing that changes people's minds, so why give up the revenue?

 

[vinotinto]

None of my ADRs are cancelled. I arrive at BWV on July 11th. I’m wondering if they are going to stay, because I am in the 60 day window. Any thoughts?

Edit - I have tickets and resort reservation

There will not be any ADRs under the current ADR system. I'm well within my 60 day window and some have ADRs have started to get cancelled. They are cancelling them piecemeal - restaurant by restaurant.

Once the new reservations system is in place, you will be able to make reservations for parks, and I believe restaurants through there too:
"Unfortunately, these new measures have also required us to cancel any dining reservations, experience reservations and FastPass+ selections you may have made. You will be provided with early access to book new dining and experiences. "

 

[mhautz]

None of my ADRs are cancelled. I arrive at BWV on July 11th. I’m wondering if they are going to stay, because I am in the 60 day window. Any thoughts?

Edit - I have tickets and resort reservation

They pretty clearly said all ADRs will be cancelled. It's just taking several days for the purge to happen.

 

[chicagoshannon]

More Union info
This is for hotels and restaurants
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so that would be pretty much everyone except waiters, right? I don't think housekeeping is considered a tipped position (even though people do tip), correct?

 

[AmberMV]

None of my ADRs are cancelled. I arrive at BWV on July 11th. I’m wondering if they are going to stay, because I am in the 60 day window. Any thoughts?

Edit - I have tickets and resort reservation

There will not be any ADRs under the current system. I'm well within my 60 day window and some have ADRs have started to get cancelled. They are cancelling them piecemeal - restaurant by restaurant.

Exactly. I have a July 4 resort with AP and my ADRs are now all gone. Had Toppolino's, Ale & Compass and another one that came and went so fast I don't even remember what it was anymore

 

[Eric Smith]

Buses are expected but disney hasn’t discussed them yet.

We should get reservation details within the next week or two.

There was a statement in the DVC reopening email that said limited Disney transportation would be available at the resorts starting on June 22. I think that has to be buses.

 

[anthony2k7]

Dude, with all "dude" respect, your predictions so far have been woefully inaccurate, But who knows, even a blind squirrel finds a nut once in a while. Good luck!

Even blind squirrels eat. No reason not to.

 

[mshanson3121]

Sometimes I think Disney silence on something becomes "proof" it's not happening. And after 50 pages, suddenly we don't remember the source is literally nothing.

Not sure to what you're referring here?

 

[Dis5150]

Will there be anything work listening to on this for the GP? Will it possibly give us an idea of how many CMs they are expecting to call back or how soon their training and cast/ap previews might start? I have a feeling the previews will be over a much longer period than Universal. A week, maybe even 2.

1. It would give the cast more time to train and be ready to hit the ground running with paying guests.

2. It gives an opportunity for APs to come several times before the GP and them being potentially locked out only being able to reserve a certain number of days. It would soften the blow a bit I think to give them more than once chance to come before July 11.

Did you mean to quote me? I was just listing the thread/post that talked about The 6 different emails.

 

[mhautz]

Not sure to what you're referring here?

I thought the original post was saying no busses, which just hasn't been addressed. Sorry, it wasn't specifically addressed toward you. It was more just a general comment that came to mind with my response.

 

[anthony2k7]

I read that MNSSHP is still happening.

But I am confused because Disney is rolling out that park reservation system. And they said there wouldn't be parades or fireworks. So it would just be uh, rides and trick or treating?

At this point even the trick and treating probably isnt guaranteed!

I wonder how late they will leave it before announcing what that actual experience of MNSSHP will be like under the new normal?

 

[SaintsManiac]

At this point even the trick and treating probably isnt guaranteed!

I wonder how late they will leave it before announcing what that actual experience of MNSSHP will be like under the new normal?

My wild guess is that August parties get canceled and maybe even some September ones. Once they can bring back parades, characters and fireworks the parties will resume. There's no point to the parties without those elements.

 

[Raggou]

None of my ADRs are cancelled. I arrive at BWV on July 11th. I’m wondering if they are going to stay, because I am in the 60 day window. Any thoughts?

Edit - I have tickets and resort reservation

Exact same scenario here except July 14th

 

[mhautz]

There's no point to the parties without those elements.

Money.

Oh you meant from the guest perspective.